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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 2 years after the FX75 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the P310 grades versus the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FX75

 P310 FX75 
IntroducedJune 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon P310

 FX75 P310 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FX75

 P310 FX75 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 features outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 against the FX75.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and FX75.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher P310 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $139